Current lido projects

Here is a round up of projects to refurbish or save existing lidos or to build new ones. If any are missing, or if updates are required, please drop us a line via Facebook.

Project nameLocationStatusWebsite
Bailey ParkAbergavenny, WalesProject mothballed due to lack of new comittee volunteers.None
Broomhill LidoIpswich, Suffolk, EnglandFinancial checks into prospective pool operator, Fusion Leisure, holding up start of works.Broomhill Pool Trust
Brynamman Lido35, Amman Road, Brynamman, SA18 1SW, WalesSince the pool was transferred to community ownership in 2019, fund raising and feasiblity activities have continued. No specific updates on progress during 2024.Planning for the future of Brynaman Lido
Cleveland PoolsHampton Row, Bath BA2 6BJ EnglandClosed since Jan 2024 due to flooding. The Trust, with the assistance of its professional advisers, is looking at options for recovering the cost of remedying the damage to allow the pools to reopen. The Trust is unable to put a timescale on this.Cleveland Pools
Eastville ParkEastville Park, Bristol BS5 6XA EnglandBringing the old pool back to use seems to have been abandoned in favour of a new location close by. Planning appliation submitted mid 2023. Consultation activities continue.Eastville Park Lido
Grange LidoThornfield Road, Grange-over-sands, Cumbria, LA11 7DS, EnglandPhase 1 including temporary infill to pool tank completed. Phase II planning application in progress.Save Grange Lido
Hilsea LidoHilsea Lido
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RP England
Comprehensive refurbishment programme in progress. Due for completion in Autumn 2025.Hilsea Lido
Holt TownManchester, M40, EnglandPart of a general community plan for the area. In early planning stages an includes provision of a new lido.Holt Town
Otley LidoFarnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2AB, EnglandJune 2024 FMG & Saunders Boston Architects appointed to undertake feasibility study and outline business planning. This is expected to last 12-14 weeks.Friends of Otley Lido
Shoalstone Outdoor Sea-Water PoolBerry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9FTInvestigation works to the North East corner of the pool to determine extent of repairs required. Pool remains open for most of the time.Shoalstone Pool
Tarlair LidoTarlair Road, Banff, AB44 1TA, ScotlandNov 2024, conservation works to pool buildings completed. March 2025 cafe opens. Friends of Tarlair
Valentines Lido
Perth Road, Ilford, LB Redbridge, IG2 6DZ England
Work due to start March 2025 but no confirmation of appointment of principal contractor yet.Valentines Lido
Worthing LidoMarine Parade, Worthing, East Sussex, BN11 3PX EnglandDec 2024 Council confirms structural survey has positive news for the site. Jan 2025 sees petition for restoration to the Grade II building before it falls into further disrepair. This would include the reinstatement of the filled-in pool.
Yorkshire Swim WorksSt.Ives Regional Park, Bingley2025 Plans to repurpose an old reservior, conveniently lido-shaped, are in progress.Yorkshire Swim Works

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